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3/16/2026 - Department of Aging and Disabled (Outreach Program/Aging & Disability Resource Connection) Social Worker, Aging **Provisional Pending Civil Service Certification** Starting Salary: $41,801

Department of Aging and Disabled
(Outreach Program/Aging & Disability Resource Connection)
Social Worker, Aging
**Provisional Pending Civil Service Certification**
Starting Salary:  $41,801


Duties: Under direction, performs office and field work necessary for providing information and referral and social services for older people according to established standards; does related work required.  Performs professional casework including completion of care plans and social investigations involving recording and assessment of significant facts, drawing sound conclusions upon which appropriate action is recommended on behalf of clients, to clients, families, and related public and private agencies.  Incorporates conclusions, recommendations and pertinent facts in documentation, reports, care plans, and correspondence.  Maintains essential records.  Provides advocacy on behalf of the consumer including creating, obtaining, or brokering needed consumer resources.  

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in social services or a health-related field from an accredited college or university, a bachelor’s degree in social work or State of NJ Social Work certification preferred.  One year’s experience in an agency operating programing work involving counseling or assisting elderly with matters of welfare which can be substituted with a master’s degree.  Good driving record and possession of a New Jersey driver’s license.  Sincere desire to work with disabled and elderly individuals and understanding of their many physical, social and psychological needs.  

Requirements: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand or otherwise communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  Ability to utilize a computer and other office equipment (i.e., fax and copy machines), with particular emphasis on Microsoft Office software programs. Ability to follow procedures and daily instructions.  Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license required.

Hours: Thirty-five (35) hour per week; Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm 

Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening.  

 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR submit an online application and upload documents at:
Cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
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The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).

Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the NJ Civil Service Commission.
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.   Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.

Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.


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